Posts by Throughline Learning

#69 Luke Mund Our professional learning experience demonstrates that artificial intelligence in education requires in-person dialogue, tough conversations, and exploration of safe, effective use in order to move beyond tools alone and start thinking strategically about transformation.  Denver Public Schools is in Year 3 of our AI strategy. We started in Year 1 with 225…

#70 Bill Runey Conversation #70 with Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District Superintendent Bill Runey was incredible and shows how a collaborative strategy and a vision for innovative technology can shift district performance! Thank you Leo Brehm for making the connection. “When I started in this role, I inherited professional learning satisfaction scores that were incredibly disappointing, but…

#74 Brandee Lapisky I have been following Brandee Lapisky’s work for years with admiration and appreciation. She is the Director of The Compass School in Rhode Island, a statewide charter built around a vision, “to teach environmental sustainability and social responsibility through a project-based curriculum.” In conversation #74 below, I am excited to amplify the…

#75 Christopher Harris Every rural superintendent in my #100DistrictConversations stresses the importance of engaging families in change. Conversation #75 with Christopher Harris, Superintendent of Warren County School District in Georgia, shows how thoughtful community engagement and a deep focus on social emotional learning practices can transform early reading outcomes. “Five years ago, our third grade…

#73 Marcus Ware Being a new Superintendent is never easy, but conversation #73 with Marcus Ware, of Chicopee Public Schools shows how a vision and plan can set the bar for quality implementation. “When I became Superintendent, one question became my driving focus: How do we create truly safe, supportive environments where every student and…

#72 Kadion Phillips As we roll into the Thanksgiving holiday, I have such deep gratitude for the busy district and charter leaders working tirelessly during challenging times to keep students in school, learning and growing. I hope you get some good rest and rejuvenation this week! Thank you Kadion Phillips, Director of Informational Technology at…

#71 Michelle Osterhoudt & Stacy Ward Our #100DistrictConversations have been far-reaching in terms of regional, socioeconomic, and geographic diversity. Conversation #71 with Superintendents Michelle Osterhoudt (Margaretville Central School) and Stacy Ward (Roxbury Central School) highlights unique ways that rural leaders are choosing sharing resources and collaborating to improve the quality of education for their constituents.…

#65 Lee McCanne Truly grateful to Jim Flanagan, executive director of the Massachusetts Educational Technology Administrators Association (METAA) for introducing me to Dr. Lee McCanne for conversation #65. Lee is the Chief Information Officer for Cambridge Public Schools and has a wealth of experience bridging education technologywith curriculum and instruction. His insights regarding best practices…

#59 Maureen Cohen Conversation #59, with Maureen Cohen, Ed.D, Superintendent of the Mendon-Upton Regional School District in Massachusetts reimagines adult learning while staying focused on the north star of student needs and experience. I could have done a full post just on the concept of Adult Learning Pathways. Thank you Lori Batista McEwen for nominating…

#57 Bob Fishtrom How often do you see Technology Directors attending curriculum training for teachers? That’s exactly what Bob Fishtrom and his tech team did at Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District. Conversation #57 of 100DistrictConversations has some great insights: “I have seen a significant shift in my sixth year here: after rebuilding our…